I recently made a long overdue trip to Mount Holly, a small town (pop. 14,000) about 15 miles west of Charlotte.
Admittedly, I had only ventured outside my Charlotte bubble when I heard a cookie dough cafe had opened there, but the quaint little Main Street strip ended up dishing out more charm than I anticipated.
I’d say a visit here is best executed on a Saturday morning so you can include the farmers market in your itinerary (May through August, 8 a.m. – noon).
Here are just a few must-see stops in downtown.
Catawba Coffee Co.
Address: 117 N. Main Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Cute little local coffee shop open every day but Sunday
Doughlicious Yummy’s
Address: 114 E. Central Avenue, Mount Holly NC 28120
Unique dessert bar serving up scoops of raw cookie dough like ice cream.
Queen Bee Bakery
Address: 108 S. Main Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Award-winning bakery voted best in Gaston County every year since it opened — four years running.
Brightstar Drive-In
Address: 205 Madora Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Throwback southern diner serving the best burger in town. Pair it with a cherry lemon Sundrop.
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Papa Sammy’s Pizza
Family-run pizza kitchen with an impressive homemade daily dessert selection
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My Brother’s Bottle at the Picket Fence
Address: 113 W. Central Avenue, Mount Holly NC 28120
Fine wine, craft beer and specialty gift shop
Derr’s Boutique
Address: 121 S. Main Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Women’s boutique featuring clothing, accessories and gifts
The Vintage Nest
Address: 119 S. Main Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Two-level gift shop and furniture store featuring refurbished vintage furniture, home decor and handmade items. They also host DIY workshops and demonstrations.
Create In Us
Address: 104 S. Main Street, Mount Holly NC 28120
Art studio hosting hands-on craft classes for kids and adults
